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Wade McCrae Washington wasn't supposed to live past the age of 10, according to the initial prognosis of doctors. At just 11 months old, the Houston native was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a condition that impairs muscle coordination and motor skills, among other issues. In its most aggressive...

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The world of bodybuilding lost one of its most iconic competitors this week as Ed Corney, member of the IFBB Hall of Fame and one of the featured subjects in Pumping Iron, passed away on January 1 at the age of 85. Corney’s career began in 1967, when he entered—and won—his very first contest...

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It seems like seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger’s bodybuilding genes have finally been passed along to the next generation. Schwarzenegger’s 21-year-old son Joe Baena has been sharing training videos on Instagram, and it looks like he's got some bodybuilding aspirations. The series...

Per Bernal Kai Greene is a verifiable bodybuilding legend. Just ask any longtime fan of the sport, and they'll tell you about his incredible size and definition. At the peak of his career, he was a favorite at the Arnold Classic and was narrowly edged out by Phil "The Gift" Heath at three...

Courtesy of Bodybuilding.com Sponsored Content Hannah Eden is quickly becoming a legend in the strength and fitness community, and not just because of her hair color (although it doesn't hurt). She's also a perfect blend of superhuman workhorse, talented teacher, and inspirational force of...

Per Bernal WHERE TO BEGIN? There’s a lot of praise to heap on Johnnie Jackson’s career, which finally concluded last September. He is the most accomplished powerlifting bodybuilder ever. Last year, at age 46, he joined that other Jackson, Dexter, as the oldest men to win two pro shows in one...

For the past 80 years, Muscle & Fitness has established itself as the authoritative voice in fitness publishing. And for the past 35 years, FLEX has done the same in the world of bodybuilding. Now, both magazines are joining forces. Beginning with the new May issue (on newsstands April 20)...

To bulk up your body with muscle, learn to bulk up your diet with vegetables. Low in calories, vegetables also provide a host of nutrients that are otherwise deficient in many bodybuilding diets, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Most bodybuilders acknowledge the crucial...

A native of Southern Louisiana, Casey Viator was arguably the greatest teenage bodybuilder ever. The titles he collected before his 20th birthday include the 1971 Mr. America. In the 80-year history of that show and its successor, NPC Nationals, he remains, at 19, the youngest champ. The phenom...

FLEX: YOU, RONNIE COLEMAN, DORIAN YATES, LEE HANEY, AND ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER–ALL OF YOU AT PEAK FORM–WHERE DO YOU FINISH? PHIL HEATH: Top three, at the least. Top three all day. I’m trying to figure that one out. I would like to put myself at No. 1—I mean, only two of us, me and Coleman, have...

I’ve always known deep down inside that I wanted to be different, wanted to be successful, wanted to be famous for what I did and make a positive impact on the world. Where did this desire come from? My humble upbringing in an Austrian village during the post-WWII period? Being the second child...

This is big— really, really big. We’ve compiled mass-making advice from 25 of the largest bodybuilders who ever tested the limits of a posing dais. The amateur superheavy- weight division consists of competitors who weigh more than 225. To make our honor roll, these pros each competed at...

QUESTION AT PRO AND AMATEUR CONTESTS, YOU SEE DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO THE FRONT AND BACK DOUBLE BICEPS POSE. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON ERRORS IN DOING THESE POSES THAT CAN IMPACT HOW YOU APPEAR TO THE JUDGING PANEL? ANSWER STEVE WEINBERGER: There are many errors that can be made in every...

HYPOTHESIS There is substantial evidence showing that physical activity and specially structured exercise supports cognitive health. One of the known mechanisms that connect exercise and the brain is a protein called brain- derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF is involved in the growth and...

To stay in great shape and look good all your life, bodybuilding is the key to success. To achieve the best growth in the muscle, you'll need to train each type of fiber with different reps and weight. My great friend Jack LaLanne, who died at the age of 96, gave me this great training tip...

QUESTION DO YOU FEEL ONE CAN MAKE IT TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF BODYBUILDING WITHOUT HAVING A TRAINING PARTNER? I DESPERATELY WANT TO COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY AND MAKE A NAME FOR MYSELF IN THIS INDUSTRY, BUT MY PARTICULAR JOB FORCES ME TO TRAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHEN EVERYONE ELSE IS FAST...

Matt Morgan is used to standing out. Whether it was as the most athletic giant in the ring during his days in the WWE and TNA Wrestling or as a member of the second coming of American Gladiators, Morgan has been used to getting attention and establishing his dominance. Nowadays he stands out on...